Changes to COVID-19 Reporting Requirements in Wisconsin
Changes to COVID-19 Reporting Requirements in Wisconsin
Starting November 1, 2023, reporting of COVID-19 cases to public health is no longer required in Wisconsin, unless a confirmed or probable case is associated with a hospitalization or pediatric death.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)-Associated Hospitalizations and RSV-Associated Pediatric Deaths are Now Reportable Conditions in Wisconsin
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)-Associated Hospitalizations and RSV-Associated Pediatric Deaths are Now Reportable Conditions in Wisconsin
Starting November 1, 2023 RSV-associated hospitalizations and RSV-associated pediatric deaths among Wisconsin residents are reportable to DHS. This change will bring RSV surveillance in alignment with influenza virus surveillance.
Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) as Reportable Conditions in Wisconsin
Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) as Reportable Conditions in Wisconsin
This memo provides updated guidance for reporting VISA/VRSA in Wisconsin: In alignment with current reporting guidelines for other multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), VISA/VRSA shall be considered a Category II reportable condition in Wisconsin.
Reinstatement of Medicaid Purchase Plan Policies - Amended 11/13/2023
Reinstatement of Medicaid Purchase Plan Policies - Amended 11/13/2023
This memo announces the reinstatement of Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) premiums and other policies that were temporarily suspended during the federal public health emergency (PHE) related to COVID-19.
Telephonic Applications from Residents of Certain DCTS Facilities
Telephonic Applications from Residents of Certain DCTS Facilities
This memo introduces new application policies for people who are being discharged from the following facilities operated by the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS):
- Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI)
- Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI)
- Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC)
Wisconsin Shares Handbook Updates
Wisconsin Shares Handbook Updates
This operations memo informs local agencies of updates that have been made to the Wisconsin Shares Handbook that will be published and effective on October 1, 2023.
Wisconsin Shares Full-Time/Part-Time Subsidy Changes
Wisconsin Shares Full-Time/Part-Time Subsidy Changes
The purpose of this Operations Memo is to announce a change in policy regarding how Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies are calculated.
Wisconsin Shares Registration Fees - Amended 11/17/2023
Wisconsin Shares Registration Fees - Amended 11/17/2023
The purpose of this Operations Memo is to announce new policy regarding registration fees.
New Class of Admission Codes for Parolees From Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua to Establish Applicants’ Qualifying Immigration Status for Health Care Programs and FoodShare - Amended 11/17/2023
New Class of Admission Codes for Parolees From Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua to Establish Applicants’ Qualifying Immigration Status for Health Care Programs and FoodShare - Amended 11/17/2023
This memo announces six new humanitarian parolee Class of Admission (COA) codes: Cuban Humanitarian Parolee (CHP), Cuban Family Reunification Parolee (RCU), Haitian Humanitarian Parolee (HHP), Haitian Family Reunification Parolee (RHT), Venezuelan Humanitarian Parolee (VHP), and Nicaraguan Humanitarian Parolee (NHP) which are returned by the SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) Program and the Federal Data Services Hub (FDSH).
Construction Requirements for New 'Class-C' CBRF Structures
Construction Requirements for New 'Class-C' CBRF Structures
This memorandum replaces memorandum 17-005 with updated regulatory references. The position of the Department of Health Services remains consistent regarding the purpose of this memorandum to provide information regarding the minimum fire safety requirements for new Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) licensure, as these requirements relate to the application of the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (WCBC). CBRFs are licensed according to Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83. Commercial structures are designed to the requirements in the WCBC.